Your $2,000 PC just got jealous — RTX 5080-class power comes to GeForce NOW

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As a researcher immersed in the realm of gaming and graphical processing, I’m thrilled to share that NVIDIA GeForce NOW has undergone its most substantial update to date. Following tantalizing hints from NVIDIA and an intriguing company post, NVIDIA unveiled the deployment of RTX 5080-class SuperPODs. These SuperPODs are cutting-edge AI supercomputing solutions that can dynamically expand to accommodate thousands of GPUs, a significant leap in processing power for our platform.

As a bystander, I might say, “To enjoy gaming with the performance equivalent to an RTX 5080, you’ll want to be a NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate subscriber. Surprisingly, the cost of this membership, at $19.99, has remained steady despite the impressive enhancements in performance.

The transition to Blackwell graphics offers substantial advancements, such as smoother gameplay capable of reaching 5K resolution at 120 frames per second. Additionally, it incorporates NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and AI boosts. A high-performance mode is also introduced, offering gaming speeds of up to 360 FPS and 240 FPS with under 30-millisecond low latency.

As a tech enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for top-notch experiences, and that’s exactly what the Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode offers, thanks to the powerful RTX 5080-class servers driving NVIDIA GeForce NOW. This mode not only makes text crisper but also boosts colors to a vibrant level and clarifies scenes, all while utilizing AI sharpening for an even more immersive experience.

NVIDIA’s Blackwell RTX servers significantly boost the performance potential across various devices like computers, Macs, and Chromebooks. Furthermore, NVIDIA anticipates that LG TVs can stream games in 4K resolution at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Users of NVIDIA GeForce NOW on a Steam Deck should expect frame rates up to 90 frames per second.

Install-to-Play

The latest innovation, Install-to-Play, enlarges NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s cloud library by approximately 2,200 Steam games, boosting the total number of accessible titles beyond 4,500. This feature leverages cloud storage to enable users to install games directly from the cloud.

Once you connect your Steam account with NVIDIA GeForce NOW, your compatible games will be synced automatically.

Members with an Ultimate or Performance plan will receive 100GB of storage for a single session as part of their subscriptions. Additional persistent storage can be purchased through optional extras.

  • 200GB for $2.99 per month
  • 500GB for $4.99 per month
  • 1TB for $7.99 per month

In simpler terms, when games are stored in the cloud, users can instantly play them without having to download or reinstall the game each time. However, with single-session cloud storage, you would need to download the game for every new session.

Just as a reminder, GeForce NOW previously offered Ready-to-Play games, which could be launched immediately. The recently introduced Install-to-Play feature now allows for games from your personal Steam library to be accessed and played in the same manner.

Hands-on with NVIDIA GeForce NOW

The team from TechRadar had a first-hand experience with the latest upgrade to NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which falls under the RTX 5080-class category. Due to enhanced server capabilities, the streaming gameplay is now remarkably close to that of high-performance PC games played natively.

Essentially, Isaiah Williams from TechRadar stated that using GeForce Now feels almost like playing a native game, with minimal delay and interruption in the gaming experience due to latency or input lag.

In a similar manner, activating Frame Generation within the game might raise some concerns due to potential issues. However, given the superior base frame rates of the RTX 5080, employing frame rate enhancing technology is not problematic.

Employing NVIDIA GeForce NOW on top-tier portable gaming devices offers an additional advantage: extended battery life. This is because the majority of processing tasks are handled by remote servers, thereby reducing the demand for energy on your device, as it’s not burdened with power-intensive tasks.

Tom’s Guide tested out the enhanced version of NVIDIA GeForce NOW, paying particular attention to how it performs across different internet connections.

“RTX 5080-class performance”

As a researcher delving into the realm of gaming technology, I must express my enthusiasm over today’s revelation concerning NVIDIA GeForce NOW. It seems this innovative platform has the potential to elevate performance, visual sharpness, and reduce latency to unprecedented levels. The intriguing aspect lies in understanding the methods employed by NVIDIA to enhance the overall user experience.

If you notice in NVIDIA’s blog post, they frequently mention “RTX 5080-level performance,” but they don’t state that there is an RTX 5080 available for immediate use with their streaming service. Instead of stockpiling consumer RTX 5080 graphics cards, NVIDIA uses Blackwell RTX servers located in multiple countries to deliver the experience.

The final outcome offers significantly enhanced gaming experience along with a broader range of features for NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW service.

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2025-09-11 00:10